Sunflower Meal

Global Sunflower Meal Market to Reach US$9.5 Billion by 2030

The global market for Sunflower Meal estimated at US$7.0 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$9.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Pellets Form, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.1% CAGR and reach US$4.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Cakes Form segment is estimated at 6.6% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.9 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.0% CAGR

The Sunflower Meal market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.9 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.9 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% and 5.1% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.3% CAGR.

Global Sunflower Meal Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Sunflower meal—the protein-rich byproduct from oil extraction—has gained prominence in livestock, aquaculture, and pet-food feed as a high-value, cost-effective alternative to soybean meal. Produced as whole or dehulled meal, its amino acid balance supports ruminant diets and ingredient blends in fish and poultry. Recent trends include higher-grade 40-48% protein sunflower meals and heat-treated or enzyme-enhanced formulations to improve digestibility.

How Is Nutritional Quality Being Optimized?

eed breeders are developing low-fiber, high-protein sunflower varieties tailored for meal production. Post-extraction processing now includes dual-stage solvent extraction and mild thermal treatments to preserve protein integrity while reducing trypsin-inhibitor levels. Supplementation with microbial enzymes enhances nutrient uptake in monogastric animals. Certain European and North American producers are labeling sunflower meal “non-GMO” and “non-soy protein” to meet allergen-avoidance and niche feed segment demands.

Where Is Demand Broadening?

ivestock producers—particularly dairy and beef operators in Eastern Europe and Russia—rely on sunflower meal to reduce feed costs while maintaining milk and meat output. In aquaculture, black soldier fly meal and algae proteins are being offset by sunflower meal in tilapia and catfish diets. Growing pet-food companies are using sunflower meal to create plant-based kibble options and hypoallergenic diets. Local extraction capacity in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is supporting regional demand with robust supply chains.

The Growth in the Sunflower Meal Market Is Driven by Several Factors…

rivers include cost-sensitive feed formulations seeking non-soy protein; rising availability of high-protein, low-fiber sunflower seed varieties; preference for non-GMO, sustainable feed ingredients; expansion of aquafeed and pet-food sectors; and improved processing that enhances digestibility and nutritional value—making sunflower meal a competitive, scalable alternative to soybean meal.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Sunflower Meal market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Form (Pellets Form, Cakes Form, Ground Up Powder Form); Source (Decorticated Sunflower Seeds, Whole Sunflower Seeds); End-Use (Ruminants End-Use, Swine End-Use, Poultry End-Use)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 36 Featured) -

• Agrex Inc.
• Allseeds Group
• Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
• Aston Corporation (Aston Foods)
• Bunge Limited
• Cargill, Incorporated
• CHS Inc.
• COFCO Corporation
• CMS Industries Inc.
• EFKO Group
• Glencore Agriculture Limited
• GrainCorp Limited
• Kernel Holding S.A.
• Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.
• Olam International Limited
• Optimus Agro Limited
• Tereos Group
• VIOIL Holding S.A.
• Wilmar International Limited
• Zenith Eclipse Company

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